North America's Largest Caribbean Carnival

Thursday, July 30th - Monday, August 3rd, 2026

TORONTO, CANADA

Toronto Carnival 2026 Events

  • Parade · Day Fetes · Pool Parties · Nightlife
  • Weekend Passes: Silver — $85 for 3 Events. All Access Diamond — $190 for 25+ Events (Limited).
  • Some events are available only with a Weekend Pass.
  • High demand passes are limited in quantities.
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DayLit

  • Tickets starting at $65

Toronto Carnival's biggest pool party event hosted by Mario.  Previous artists included Rick Ross, Fetty Wap, Saweetie and more.

  • Cabana Pool Bar
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Pool Party
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Colours

Colours

  • Tickets starting at $100

Carnival Friday's biggest Soca Event with live peformers. Colours Prices Increase At Midnight Tonight!

  • Markham Fairgrounds
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Live Performances
  • Soca/Dancehall
  • Concert
  • 6PM-12AM
  • Outdoors
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Set It Off

  • Tickets starting at $40

Carnival Friday's biggest hip hop event. 

  • Masonic Temple The Concert Hall
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Nightlife
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Afrobeat

Afrobeat

  • Tickets starting at $45

Afrobeats and Caribbean music collide at AFROBEAT!

  • Acqua Dolce
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Nightlife
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Soca Village

Soca Village

  • Tickets starting at $60

Soca Village is Back! Catch unforgettable live performances!

  • The Carlu
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Live Performances
  • Soca/Dancehall
  • 6PM-12AM
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XOXO Afterhours Friday

XOXO Afterhours Friday

XOXO Afterhours Friday @ After Hours (Secret Venue)

  • Secret Location
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Secret Afterhours Event (12:30am-6am)
  • Premium Event: Only Available In A Weekend Pass
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Carnival Mayhem

Carnival Mayhem

  • Tickets starting at $25

Strictly For Music Lovers!

  • Amore
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
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Foam Fete

Foam Fete

  • Tickets starting at $30

The Biggest Foam Fete For Toronto Carnival 2026!

  • One Eyed Jack
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Nightlife
  • Soca/Dancehall
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Famalay

Famalay

  • Tickets starting at $25
  • FLWR Event Space
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Nightlife
  • Soca
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SOD Boat Party + Daylit

SOD Boat Party + Daylit

  • Tickets starting at $150
  • Yacht
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Boat Cruise
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Drip 2 Hard

Drip 2 Hard

  • Tickets starting at $30

Friday Night in the Heart of Downtown

  • Oria Nightclub
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Toronto Carnival Nightlife
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Welcome To Carnival

Welcome To Carnival

  • Tickets starting at $40

An annual Carnival Kick Off event in the heart of Toronto!

  • Miss Ivy
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • VIP Bottle Service
  • 10PM - 2AM
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Keepin’ Pan Alive

Keepin’ Pan Alive

Canada's premiere Steel Pan competition happening during Carnival weekend.

  • Allan A. Lamport Stadium Park
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Outdoors
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Carnival Village

Carnival Village

Carnival Village is a community celebration of masquerade, music, dance and storytelling.

  • Malvern Community Centre
  • Friday, July 31, 2026
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Toronto Carnival Event FAQ

What types of events are at Toronto Carnival 2026?

Toronto Carnival 2026 has 40+ events across five days including pool parties, daytime fetes, nightlife events, concerts, boat cruises, and after-hours parties. Major events include Carnival Kingdom, Colours, Daylit, Sunday Blocko, Soca Village, and Legends. The Grand Parade on Saturday August 1st is free to attend.

What is the cheapest way to attend Toronto Carnival events?

Weekend Passes start from $120 and give you access to 25+ events — far better value than buying individual tickets. All passes are sold with no taxes and no service fees. Individual tickets start from $20 on select events.

Are there any free Toronto Carnival events?

Yes. The Grand Parade along Lakeshore Boulevard on Saturday August 1st is free. Pan Alive, Junior Carnival, King & Queen Show, and Carnival Village are also free or low cost family events.

Do Toronto Carnival event tickets include taxes and fees?

All tickets and passes sold on caribanatoronto.com are all-in pricing — no taxes and no service fees added at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay.

What is the best Toronto Carnival event?

It depends on what you're looking for. For live soca concerts, Carnival Kingdom and Colours at Markham Fairgrounds are the biggest. For premium pool parties, Daylit at Cabana Pool Bar is the standout. For a Sunday wind-down, Sunday Blocko at Grand Bizarre is the top pick. Weekend Passes give you access to the full range.

What Toronto Carnival events are 19+?

Most nightlife events and pool parties are 19+. All-ages events include the Grand Parade, Junior Carnival, Pan Alive, King & Queen Show, Carnival Village, and Revivor.

When do Toronto Carnival events start and end?

The festival runs Thursday July 30th through Monday August 3rd, 2026. Daytime events typically run 2PM–8PM. Nightlife events run 10PM–2AM. After-hours events like XOXO run 12:30AM–6AM. The Grand Parade runs 8AM–8PM on Saturday August 1st.

Ticket prices increase daily. High demand events will sell out.

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